9.15 Programme: 'The Living Statue' (new comic by Max Linder); 'The Ace of Clubs' (new comic by Nick Winter); 'The Village Hero' (A. B. Comedy); News of the World (Pathe Gazette); performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.
An attractive holiday programme will be presented at the Bijou Scenic Theatre this evening, the films including a special A. B. drama and humorous one by Max Linder.
Programme at 9:15 p.m. The cinema-coloured drama, 'Nobility.' The comic, 'Biggles,' 'The Millionaire.' The A. B. sensational drama, 'Saved by the Pony Express.' Pathe gazette included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.
9.15 Programme: The fine cinema and coloured drama, 'Nobility'; 'Biggles, The Millionaire' (comic); 'Saved by the Pony Express' (A. B. Sensational Drama); News of the World (Pathe Gazette); performance by Bonetta.
The American Amusement and Film Company is in a state of great perturbation, and have lost upwards of $8000 worth of cinematograph material. Mr. J. R. Armstrong and David Benjamin had come to Shanghai and started the concern. When Armstrong went to the office on the 4th, he found that every…
Films of Sir J. Forbes-Robertson and Miss Gertrude Elliott have been taken by the Gaumont Film Hire Service. Most of the scenes were 'staged' in the studio. It is stated that 'Hamlet,' when completed, will be about a mile long, and will cost about 10,000 pounds.
Madame B. Rasimi was interviewed and she was the first woman to run her own Theatre and she told the Daily Telegraph how she came to make the venture of running her own theatre.
Mr. W. G. Faulkner stated in the London 'Daily Mail' that due to the development of the moving-picture business, American slang terms invaded the picture theatre, are used in the common talk in London as the men in control of this business are either Americans or Englishmen who have…
The use and abuse of the cinematograph are being discussed at the local education authority in the U. K. Rev. F. B. Meyer (headmaster of Eton), Winchester and Rugby, the Earl of Meath and Sir Albert Rollit. They believe that the moving pictures can be 'disastrous' if not carefully…
Boxing event: Seaman Powell v. Corpl Scott and Mr. J. Forbes v. Seaman Thompson; Film screening of fight for the light weigh championship 'Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers' (3,000 ft); Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price
In addition to the latest successful attractions at the Victoria Theatre, a special matinee will take place this afternoon. Mr. G. G. Moyle of the D.C.L.I. Regiment will perform. Films like the 'Last Ray of Sunshine' will also be shown.
Boxing event: Seaman Powell v. Corpl Scott and Mr. J. Forbes v. Seaman Thompson; Film screening of 'Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers' (3,000 ft); Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price
Visitors at the Hongkong Hotel include Mr. W. F. Inglis, of Messrs. Jardine Matheson's (Shanghai) and Mrs. Inglis, Mr. G. Samuels, of moving picture fame, and Mr. E. W. Bauckham, of the Rosenstock Directory.
A new machine, Vanoscope, invented by Lewis C. Van Riper and exhibited by W. J. Robinson, manager of the Vanoscope Company, will replace the flicker from pictures projected upon the normal screen. It is not as tiresome to the eyes and can eliminate the danger of fire. The exhibitors displayed a…
Film screening of 'Love Everlasting' (5,000 ft) and 'The Hongkong Races Film'; Coming performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan
Love Everlasting' and 'The Hongkong Races Film' for 4 nights only; performance by Violet Victoria & J. Sheridan.
At the Bijou, the crowds could see the cinematographic depiction of the Hongkong Races, and the drama 'Love Everlasting' was thrillingly dramatic. Two versatile artistes, Miss Violet Victoria and Mr. J. Sheridan are shortly opening there.
Films screenings including 'The Voice Within' (3,000 ft) and 'Wiffles and a Merry Widow'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan
Film screenings including 'Nickwinter Finds the Joconda' and 'American Weekly'; Screening of British Gazette; Songs and dances performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan
Dr. Avlin J. Cox, director of science of the Philippines, proposed to have an official photographer of the bureau take cinematograph film depicting different industries. These films will be exhibited at the Panama Pacific exposition.